Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will miss the game against Chelsea in the Premier League due to suspected positive covid19 test.
Klopp will be in isolation as his assistant Pepijn Linders will take charge of the trip against the Blues at Stamford bridge.
It was confirmed by Liverpool on Friday that three other members of staff had tested positive, with Klopp refusing to name the trio as they were awaiting PCR test confirmations.
Liverpool have not sent a request to the premier league for the postponement of their game against the Blues and are not willing to send at this moment.
The club said in a statement: “Jurgen Klopp will miss Liverpool’s Premier League meeting with Chelsea on Sunday after returning a suspected positive Covid-19 test result.
“The Reds manager, who reported mild symptoms ahead of the fixture, is now isolating.
“Assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders will therefore lead the team for the 4.30pm GMT kick-off at Stamford Bridge.
“Testing of the entire first-team set-up has revealed no further positive cases within the playing squad in addition to the three confirmed by Klopp on Friday.
“Three backroom staff members have returned suspected positive results, however.”
Source: Skysports
